DIDSBURY - Council has received a report outlining Didsbury's 2024 economic development highlights, including work by the Mountain View Regional Film Office (MVRFO) in promoting the local economy.
“The report was a nice snapshot of the past year’s accomplishments,” said deputy mayor Curt Engel.
The administration-prepared report was presented to council as information at the recent, regularly-scheduled council meeting.
“The MVRFO initiative increased awareness for our region and Didsbury noted five projections this year, including Audible promotion production. Sundre also received increased production inquires,” the report states.
The film office received an award for “Innovative approach to Economic Development” in 2024.
“This was the third award received for the MVRFO project and the sixth award that Didsbury was part of or received since 2023.”
Another highlight related to filming in Didsbury was the large-scale visitation of Wynonna Earp fans to town in October.
“The economic development community in Alberta recognized the Earptopia Didsbury Day as a great success for film tourism in the province,” the report states. “Development of the Wynonna Earp-themed scavenger hunt was well received and educated the players on Didsbury’s history and encouraged them to visit our stores.
“This tool has proven an excellent tool for business retention and great fun for the visitors.”
A marked increase in attendance at the Didsbury Museum was also a 2024 highlight, the report states.
“The museum reported 4,640 visitors, which is a record year with additional 862 visitors in comparison to the previous year and a 46 per cent increase since 2022.”
